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Located in Mu Cang Chai, Yen Bai Province, La Pan Tan is a mountainous commune at the peak of Khau Pha Pass. Due to its location at an altitude of 2,000 meters above sea level, La Pan Tan owns splendid natural landscapes along with terraced fields, high mountains, and indigenous culture of the Mong community.
La Pan Tan stands out by its gorgeous terraced fields (Source: MIA.vn)
The recommended time is ripe rice season, from September to October. At this time, the entire terraced fields are dyed yellow by the ripe rice, creating a beautiful natural picture. The weather is cool, and suitable for outdoor activities.
Otherwise, if you want to see the pouring water season, travel during May - June to have interesting experiences. This is when people start a new crop, and fields filled with water create a unique mirror-like scene. In addition, for those who like to behold the scene of pinkish To Day Flower floating all the corner, the blooming season at the end of December is a good chance.
La Pan Tan in water pouring season (Source: Bao Yen Bai)
The most popular route is Highway 32 to Yen Bai Province. It only takes about 6 hours and you will gradually feel the change in the surrounding scenery, the bustling urban area gradually gives way to the mountains along the way.
Peaceful and pristine mountainous landscapes (Source: MIA.vn)
There are varying forms of transportation to depart from Hanoi to La Pan Tan such as limousines, buses, and personal cars/motorbikes. However, the commune has many steep slopes and small roads that make it difficult for cars to enter. Tourists can rent a motorbike or walk to freely explore.
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La Pan Tan Raspberry Hill is one of the most beautiful hills in the Northwest. But not true to its name, this hill does not cultivate raspberry but rice. It is called Raspberry Hill because when viewed from above, these terraced fields are round-shaped and look like raspberries.
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Raspberry Hill from above (Source: Vietjet Air)
Sunset and Sunrise are 2 favored moments for tourists when visiting Raspberry Hill. At dawn, the sun begins to flicker and blend with the magical mist, creating a poetry image. On the other hand, at sunrise, the afternoon light will dye the whole village yellow, making everything more peaceful and quiet.
If traveling to La Pan Tan during the harvest season in September and October, visitors can admire the beautiful view and watch Mong farmers harvest rice with small sickles in the field. There is a small wooden hut of local people near Raspberry Hill, where tourists can sit, enjoy the scenery, and take photos.
Mong women in harvest time (Source: MIA.vn)
Pu Nhu Waterfall with a height of more than 20 meters, pours down to Dragon Lake and creates a majestic and mysterious scene. Surrounding areas are covered with mossy rocks and green peaceful forest.
Pu Nhu Waterfall (Source: SinhTour)
Tourists can spend time admiring the beautiful scenery, taking pictures, or camping around Dragon Lake. In fact, local people believe that this is a sacred place so no one goes swimming. However, since local tourism activities were promoted, visitors can experience bathing in the waterfall to feel the cool water here.
Visit La Pan Tan from mid-December to the end of January, tourists can be on time when the flowers bloom most beautifully. At the end of December, To Day Flowers (wild peach blossoms) dyed the roads of Mong ethnic villages in La Pan Tan villages a brilliant pink.
To Day Flowers bloom beautifully in Mong villages (Source: Crystal Bay)
Visitors coming to La Pan Tan at this time can also immerse in the space of Tam Giac Mach fields (buckwheat flower). Just noted that buckwheat flowers are grown by people in a more standardized way, so all places charge an entrance fee to the garden.
Local cuisine is one thing that tourists cannot miss out on. La Pan Tan has many specialties, including rice wine, famous for its delicious flavor, made from rice and yeast leaves with a very elaborate process, creating a special fine wine that can only be found here.
Besides, visitors should try Mong people's banh day (sticky rice cake). It is made from sticky rice and wild vegetables with a unique aroma. There are other special dishes such as men men (steamed cornmeal), five-color sticky rice, hill chicken, etc.
Making sticky rice cake festival in La Pan Tan (Source: Viet Giai Tri)
La Pan Tan has long been a favorite destination for those passionate about exploring the natural beauty and culture of the Northwest region of Vietnam. Are you ready to explore the pristine mountain scenery and the unique cultural values of the Mong people? Let Asia King Travel plan your wonderful trip right now!
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